Press Releases 2018 | Europcar UK

EUROPCAR PRESS RELEASES 2018

FLEET NEWS EUROPCAR UK KEEPS BUSINESS WHEELS MOVING THROUGH THE BEAST FROM THE EAST \|\| 29th MARCH 2018 Versatile fleet availability across the UK keeps firms on the road ~ ~ ~ EUROPCAR UK THE FIRST RENTAL COMPANY TO ADD HYNDAI KONA TO ITS FLEET \|\| 29th MAY 2018 Compact SUV offers Europcar customers more choice for business and leisure travel ~ ~ ~ EUROPCAR UK ADDS THE ICONIC ABARTH 595C DOFT TOP TO ITS FLEET \|\| 9th JULY 2018 Stay cool this summer in a Fiat Abarth convertible from Europcar ~ ~ ~ EUROPCAR UK ENHANCES ITS COMMERCIAL FLEET WITH HI-SPEC VAUXHALL VIVARO SPORTIVE \|\| 29th OCTOBER 2018 Europcar UK supports UK businesses with Vauxhall’s ‘office on wheels’ ~ ~ ~ EUROPCAR ADDS 300 VERSATILE VOLVO V60s TO ITS FLEET \|\| 4th DECEMBER 2018 Leisure and businesses travellers can select Volvo's newsest model through Europcar Model Choice service ~ ~ ~
BUSINESS IT PAYS TO BE PREPARED - EUROPCAR URGES SMEs IN THE UK TO CONSIDER RENTAL AHEAD OF THE WINTER WEATHER \|\| 20th NOVEMBER 2018 ~ ~ ~ EUROPCAR MOBILITY GROUP EXPANDS ITS GLOBAL FOOTPRINT WITH THE OPENING OF NEW FRANCHISES IN 16 COUNTRIES \|\| 11th DECEMBER 2018 ~ ~ ~
SPECIAL OFFERS AND SALES
UP TO 40% OFF CLASSY CARS FOR THE ULTIMATE MOTHER’S DAY GIFT WITH EUROPCAR SELECTION \|\| 8th MARCH 2018 Treat Mum with the ultimate trip this Mother’s Day in Mercedes E and S Class vehicles ~ ~ ~ BOOK CAR HIRE EARLY WITH EUROPCAR UK FOR THE GREAT BRITISH STAYCATION \|\| 12th APRIL 2018 Up to 40% off Summer UK car hire ~ ~ ~ EUROPCAR SELECTION OFFERS UP TO 40% OFF LUXURY CARS FOR THE ULTIMATE FATHER'S DAY GIFT \|\| 12th JUNE 2018 Treat Dad to something extra special this Father’s Day with up to 40% off luxury motors. ~ ~ ~ GRAB A BANK HOLIDAY BARGAIN WITH A CAR HIRE FOR JUST £1! \|\| 20th AUGUST 2018 Europcar UK offers £1 renton OneWay journeys, helping Bank Holiday travellers get on road. ~ ~ ~ CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR GETAWAYS FOR JUST £1! \|\| 12th DECEMBER 2018 Europcar offers £1 rentals on OneWay routes from December to February 2019 ~ ~ ~
CAR AND VAN BRANCHES NEWS
EUROPCAR UK PARTNERS WITH LONDON SCOTTISH RUGBY CLUB \|\| 5th JANUARY 2018 Richmond branch moves to the rugby ground - supporting local team and local community ~ ~ ~
EVENTS
EUROPCAR MOBILITY GROUP IN THE UK SHOWCASES FULL MOBILITY OFFERING AT WTM 2018 \|\| 5th NOVEMBER 2018 London ExCeL – 5-7 November 2018 ~ ~ ~ EUROPCAR MOBILITY GROUP IN THE UK SPONSORED 2018 POLIS CONFERENCE \|\| 27th NOVEMBER 2018 Mobility provider ran electric vehicle trials for attendees of the 2-day event ~ ~ ~
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
NEW EUROPCAR UK PORTAL PROVIDES 360 DEGREE VIEW OF MOBILITY BOOKINGS \|\| 5th FEBRUARY 2018 Europcar One provides single platform to access all Europcar’s mobility services for better journey planning and management ~ ~ ~ 71% OF BRITS CRAVE AN EXTRA HOUR IN BED \|\| 14th MARCH 2018 New research from Europcar UK reveals the bedtime habits of Brits ~ ~ ~ EUROPCAR UK TACKLES BUSINESS FEARS OVER LONG-TERM FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS \|\| 5th APRIL 2018 New research from Europcar UK reveals the bedtime habits of Brits ~ ~ ~ NEW PARENTS CAN GET THE ROYAL TREATMENT WITH EUROPCAR LONG TERM HIRE \|\| 25th APRIL 2018 Taking the stress away from those first months of parenthood ~ ~ ~ EUROPCAR SELECTION HELPS WEDDING GUESTS ARRIVE IN STYLE \|\| 26th MAY 2018 Make an appearance to rival a Royal in a Porsche Boxster or Jaguar XJ ~ ~ ~ EUROPCAR UK ON TV FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 5 YEARS \|\| 16th JULY 2018 Mobility solutions provider focuses on Deliver & Collect service in new campaign ~ ~ ~ TRAVEL BLOGGER ENJOYS FLEXIBILITY OF LONG TERM HIRE FOR SUMMER TOUR \|\| 30th AUGUST Long term hire vehicles more convenient than public transport or leasing ~ ~ ~ VEHICLE DOWNTIME DOESN'T HAVE TO MEAN EMPLOYEE DOWNTIME \|\| 5th SEPTEMBER Advantage from Europcar UK gives Komfort Partitioning a flexible alternative to contract hire ~ ~ ~ EUROPCAR'S INNOVATION SIMPLIFIES THE LIFE OF ITS BUSINESS CUSTOMERS WITH NEW ONLINE ACCOUNT SIGN-UP SERVICE \|\| 18th OCTOBER ~ ~ ~ EUROPCAR UK LAUNCHES WHITE PAPER EXPLORING THE MOBILITY CHALLENGES FACING BUSINESS \|\| 29th OCTOBER ~ ~ ~ BUSINESS RENTAL SERVICE GIVES SMEs FAST TRACK TO TACKLE GREY FLEET USAGE \|\| 13th NOVEMBER
PARTNERSHIPS
NEW EUROPCAR UK PORTAL PROVIDES 360 DEGREE VIEW OF MOBILITY BOOKINGS \|\| 5th FEBRUARY 2018 Europcar One provides single platform to access all Europcar’s mobility services for better journey planning and management ~ ~ ~ EVERSMART ENERGY PLUGS INTO EUROPCAR UK VAN FLEET TO MOBILISE ITS ENGINEERS \|\| 28th JUNE 2018 ~ ~ ~ BORDERLAND FENCING GEARS UP FOR INCREDIBLE CUSTOMER DEMAND WITH NEW FLEET OF VANS \|\| 9th JULY 2018 Europcar UK helps Southampton fencing firm tackle transport costs with long-term rental of commercial vehicles ~ ~ ~ PIZZA AND PAS(SAT) \|\| 8th AUGUST 2018 Bumper Europcar Nectar points deal means a week’s car hire this summer could help towards the family grocery shop or even a starter and pizza at Pizza Express ~ ~ ~ EUROPCAR MOBILITY GROUP PLUGS INTO WATFORD JOBS FAIR WITH ELECTRIC VEHICLE SHOWCASE \|\| 17th SEPTEMBER 2018 Mobility provider demonstrates sustainable transport solutions ahead of European Mobility Week ~ ~ ~ EUROPCAR IN THE UK MAINTAINS GOLD CEMARS CERTIFICATION FOR 7th YEAR \|\| 1st NOVEMBER 2018 Leading the way by reducing emissions a further 8.4% in 2018 ~ ~ ~
APPOINTMENTS
EUROPCAR UK APPOINTS NEW FLEET DIRECTOR \|\| 3rd APRIL 2018 Bob Maclachlan set to drive forward Europcar UK’s fleet offering ~ ~ ~ JOSE BLANCO JOINS EUROPCAR UK AS NEW SALES & MARKETING DIRECTOR \|\| 5th APRIL 2018 ~ ~ ~ MATTHEW RODGERS APPONTED UK HR DIRECTOR - EUROPCAR MOBILITY GROUP\|\| 10th DECEMBER 2018 ~ ~ ~
INTERESTING FACTS
MORE THAN HALF OF COMMUTERS WOULD CHANGE JOB TO REDUCE COSTS \|\| 4th APRIL 2018 Europcar UK survey reveals the significance of the increasing cost of commuting ~ ~ ~ FANS OF EUROVISION CAN EXPLORE LISBON WITH 20% OFF EUROPCAR CAR HIRE AND 15% OFF SCOOTER HIRE \|\| 30th APRIL 2018 Official partner of Eurovision Song Contest 2018 helps visitors explore Portugal’s capital for less ~ ~ ~ 55% OF BRITS TAKE TEABAGS ON HOLIDAY! \|\| 26th JUNE 2018 New research¹ from Europcar UK reveals the holiday habits of Brits as the big summer get-away gets started ~ ~ ~ BRITS ARE THE TOP TOURISTS VISITING IRELAND ACCORDING TO NEW RESEARCH \|\| 27th JUNE 2018 ~ ~ ~ ARE UK MOTORISTS SMART ABOUT SMART MOTORWAYS? \|\| 11th JULY 2018 New research from Europcar UK reveals that 2 in 5 Brits are unaware of the hard shoulder speed limit ~ ~ ~ GET THE MOST OUT OF A FUEL TANK THIS SUMMER \|\| JULY 2018 As new research reveals petrol prices rose more steeply in May than for the last 18 years, Europcar UK offers tips on driving economically ~ ~ ~ ALMOST A QUARTER OF DRIVERS ARE DRIVEN ROUND THE BEND BY THEIR SATNAV! \|\| 13th AUGUST 2018 23% of drivers argue with their SatNav according to new research from Europcar UK ~ ~ ~ EUROPCAR MOBILITY GROUP SHOWCASES ITS MOBILITY SOLUTIONS IN VARIOUS EUROPEAN CITIES DURING EUROPEAN MOBILITY WEEK AND FOCUSES ON BOOSTING UBEEQO'S VISIBILITY IN PARIS \|\| 18th SEPTEMBER 2018 ~ ~ ~ EUROPCAR PUTS OATH IN DRIVING SEAT TO RUN UK BRAND CAMPAIGN \|\| 30th OCTOBER 2018 Video and editorial content designed to connect Europcar with human interest stories ~ ~ ~ AUTUMN BUDGET LEAVES COMPANIES IN A QUANDRY OVER FLEET \|\| 31th OCTOBER 2018 Europcar provides vital stop gap for businesses that don’t want to commit to new fleet until new VED and BiK rates are confirmed ~ ~ ~ ARE LONDONERS THE MOST SCARED OF MEETING THE IN-LAWS THIS CHRISTMAS? \|\| 31th DECEMBER 2018 As couples around the UK gear up for Christmas with the in-laws, new research1 from Europcar in the UK reveals who was more nervous meeting them for the first time ~ ~ ~